2021 Dodge Charger problems and complaints

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Dodge Charger. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (15), Unknown Or Other (5), Power Train (5).

Key takeaways

  • 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Air Bags1544%
Unknown Or Other515%
Power Train515%
Engine39%
Visibility26%
Exterior Lighting26%
Electrical System26%
Wheels26%
Fuel/Propulsion System13%
Visibility/Wiper13%
Structure13%
Seat Belts13%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD5/54/55/55/5
2021 Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD5/54/55/55/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-05

The Chapman Dodge service department has diagnosed the vehicle with an active, leaking fuel pump assembly and provided a repair estimate of 1,600.00. Stellantis Corporate has offered a "goodwill" gesture of only 200.00, leaving me with a 1,400.00 out-of-pocket bill. I have formally rejected this baseline offer.An activ...

Air Bags,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-08-27

[XXX] Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, located in [XXX] performed an airbag recall on my vehicle. The vehicle was put back together incorrectly, and the headliner, rearview mirror, and sunglass holder are all hanging loose. The driver's line of sight is obstructed in the rearview mirror because of the parts hanging loose. I am...

Air Bags - filed 2026-07-07

While parked in my driveway, the passenger rear side curtain airbag inflated on its own with noone in the car. The car cranks and operates correctly with no indication of a problem with the airbag system. This airbag had been replaced in September of 2025 due to a recall issued by Mopar. I have contacted Mopar and been...

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More for the 2021 Dodge Charger

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.